Westmoreland County DAV Van to VA Pittsburgh

Volunteer drivers take Westmoreland County veterans to both VA Pittsburgh medical facilities, booked through the county veterans office: from central Westmoreland on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, from Apollo and New Kensington on Thursdays, and from Donegal on Thursdays and Fridays. Schedule appointments between 9 a.m. and noon.

Also called: DAV van, transportation, shuttle, VA Pittsburgh, University Drive, Heinz, ride, Apollo, Donegal.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Westmoreland County, PACounty

Volunteer drivers run a van to both VA Pittsburgh medical facilities, first come, first served. A caregiver may ride if space allows and their help is medically necessary. Routes. Central Westmoreland: Monday, Thursday and Friday. Northwest Westmoreland: Thursday, picking up at the magisterial district court, 4066 Route 66, Apollo, and in New Kensington. Donegal: Thursday and Friday, from American Legion Post 941, 3812 Route 31; this route is booked through Somerset County Veterans Affairs, 814-445-1551. How to book. Call the county veterans office at 724-830-3530, option 1, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at least a week ahead. Make the VA appointment between 9 a.m. and noon so the van avoids rush hour; an appointment between noon and 1 p.m. is considered case by case for clinics with short hours. A no-show, or a cancellation less than 24 hours ahead, can cost future rides.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Westmoreland County DAV Van to VA Pittsburgh
Gate	Rule
A Westmoreland County veteran with a VA Pittsburgh appointment	Rides are free, first come, first served. No rating is needed.

Sources

Westmoreland County Veterans Affairs & Services, DAV Van Service to PittsburghOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-02.

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